Word: slightly
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Native Bostonians know what to expect from this year's show because it hasn't changed except for a few slight improvements in scenery from the general style of the last few years, but those who are away from home will want to visit the exhibition some time before they leave the Hub of the Universe. Several contests in log-rolling, wood chopping, and canoetilting are held each day to attract the interest of those who are not there to see the sporting equipment. In addition, there are exhibitions of fly casting that cannot be equalled...
...moral: "The orthopedic surgeons have the duty not only of relieving the patient of physical deformity, but of watching over his mental training during the long periods of hospitalization. The cripple must be made to understand that while his disability can be greatly relieved, he will always carry some slight defect and his chances of success in life can be greatly helped by proper psychological preparation...
...During the same period that the proportion of men graduating with honors has increased so markedly, the proportion of undergraduates who have had their connection severed has in general shown a slight downward trend from 7.9 per cent in 1923 and 8.5 per cent in 1924 to 6.2 per cent, 5.4 per cent, and 6 per cent respectively...
...young quintet won out in a rough game because it deserved to win, the play was fast and hard, both teams were nervous, but the Crimson never gave up, and managed to hold its slight lead to the final whistle. The team had an advantage in height over the Jumbos, Gray being especially useful, and they were greatly benefitted by Tufts' complete inability to sink free throws...
...starting lineup will have Boys and Leavitt White at forward, Gray at the pivot post, and Dick Fletcher and Ray Lavietes at guard. Lavietes is the only doubtful starter, as he has been troubled with a slight cold, but he is sure to see service in the course of the evening...